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[![F-47 test complex planned at Nellis](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/nellis-base.webp)Aircraft**F-47 test complex planned at Nellis**Plans for an F-47 ground-test complex at Nellis: budget estimates, phased construction and the difference between a project and an operational facility.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/f47-nellis-test-campus-infrastructure-plan) [![Garuda Indonesia appoints MTU to maintain GE90 engines for its Boeing 777-300ER fleet](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/777-300er-emirates.webp)Aircraft**Garuda Indonesia appoints MTU to maintain GE90 engines for its Boeing 777-300ER fleet**Garuda Indonesia has agreed with MTU to service the GE90-115B for three years. What is known about the agreement and how engine repairs relate to fleet readiness.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/garuda-mtu-ge90-maintenance-agreement) [![Gulfstream delivers 200th G600 to customer](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/g600-aspen.webp)Business aviation**Gulfstream delivers 200th G600 to customer**Gulfstream has delivered its 200th G600. How delivery differs from production, what fleet flying hours show, and why landings are counted separately.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/gulfstream-g600-200-deliveries) [![ARINCDirect OpenAPI: why business aviation needs a unified exchange of flight data](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/falcon-7x.webp)Business aviation**ARINCDirect OpenAPI: why business aviation needs a unified exchange of flight data**ARINCDirect OpenAPI connects flight tracking data to operator systems. Let's figure out what such an exchange changes in preparing a business flight.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/arincdirect-openapi-flight-data-integration) [![Gulfstream G400 joins flight testing with a fully fitted cabin](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/gulfstream-g450.webp)Business aviation**Gulfstream G400 joins flight testing with a fully fitted cabin**A fully outfitted G400 has joined the test fleet. Why climate control, electrical systems and cabin acoustics need assessment in flight.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/gulfstream-g400-outfitted-cabin-tests) [![Automated Cessna Caravan demonstrates flights at Albuquerque Airport](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/caravan-208b.webp)Technology**Automated Cessna Caravan demonstrates flights at Albuquerque Airport**The automated Caravan was tested at the active Albuquerque airport. The role of remote and safety pilots, the operation of automation and cargo logistics.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/reliable-caravan-albuquerque-demonstration) [![Finnair launches Melbourne service via Bangkok](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/finnair-a350-cabin.webp)Airlines**Finnair launches Melbourne service via Bangkok**Finnair has launched its own flights to Australia using the Airbus A350. How the Helsinki - Bangkok - Melbourne route works and what the intermediate stop means.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/finnair-melbourne-via-bangkok-launch) [![Cirrus builds an engine run-up centre in Duluth](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/cirrus-sr22.webp)Aircraft**Cirrus builds an engine run-up centre in Duluth**Cirrus is investing more than eight million dollars in an engine run-up and fuel-system calibration centre, expected to begin operating in summer 2027.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/cirrus-duluth-engine-runup-center) [![QuikTrip orders third Bell 429 for corporate transportation](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/bell-429.webp)Helicopters**QuikTrip orders third Bell 429 for corporate transportation**QuikTrip has signed an agreement for a third Bell 429. This is confirmed in the purchase announcement and how the additional helicopter relates to business travel.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/quiktrip-third-bell429-corporate-order) [![Western Sydney Airport opens to passenger flights](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/western-sydney-terminal.webp)Airports**Western Sydney Airport opens to passenger flights**Western Sydney International began passenger operations on 25 October 2026. New airport, gradual launch of routes and ground transport at the start.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/western-sydney-airport-passenger-opening) [![Garmin expands PlaneSync flight-log integrations](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/garmin-da40.webp)Technology**Garmin expands PlaneSync flight-log integrations**New PlaneSync integrations with Brazos, Navi and Jet-Care. What problems do flight logs solve and why automatic transmission requires high-quality interpretation.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/garmin-planesync-flight-log-service-integrations) [![United adds cabin-crew bases in Dallas and Sacramento](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/united-787.webp)Airlines**United adds cabin-crew bases in Dallas and Sacramento**United is adding satellite flight-attendant bases at DFW and SMF. How a crew base differs from a passenger hub and affects staff schedules.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/united-dallas-sacramento-cabin-crew-bases) [![Singapore Airlines updates KrisWorld for the A350 and Boeing 777-9](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/singapore-a350-taxi.webp)Airlines**Singapore Airlines updates KrisWorld for the A350 and Boeing 777-9**New KrisWorld equipment for the A350 and future 777-9: 4K displays, audio, Bluetooth and the distinction between onboard entertainment and internet access.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/singapore-krisworld-a350-7779-update) [![First production Citation CJ4 Gen3 rolls out](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/citation-cj4.webp)Business aviation**First production Citation CJ4 Gen3 rolls out**Textron Aviation has rolled out the first production CJ4 Gen3. What the milestone means, how the cockpit is changing, and why rollout is different from delivery.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/citation-cj4-gen3-first-production-rollout) [![Greenpoint delivers a BBJ 787-9 with a new VIP interior](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/boeing-787.webp)Business aviation**Greenpoint delivers a BBJ 787-9 with a new VIP interior**Greenpoint has completed a BBJ 787-9 interior. How living areas, AeroSuite and cabin systems become an integrated aircraft configuration.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/greenpoint-bbj-787-9-cabin-delivery) [![Airbus A220 will receive SkyNaute inertial navigation system](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/a220-air-canada.webp)Technology**Airbus A220 will receive SkyNaute inertial navigation system**The SkyNaute system was selected for the A220. How inertial measurements complement satellite navigation and why choosing equipment does not mean upgrading the entire fleet.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/airbus-a220-skynaute-inertial-navigation) [![Why GE Aerospace continues to test engines on the Boeing 747](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/boeing-747-archive.webp)Technology**Why GE Aerospace continues to test engines on the Boeing 747**How GE Aerospace uses a Boeing 747 flying testbed: test objectives, measurements and the link to a future production installation.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/ge-aerospace-747-flying-testbed) [![Honda completes the first Echelon wing and updates its programme schedule](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/hondajet-ha420.webp)Business aviation**Honda completes the first Echelon wing and updates its programme schedule**The first Echelon wing structure is complete. How assembly differs from first flight and certification, and the revised targets for 2028 and 2031.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/hondajet-echelon-wing-program-timeline) [![Electra demonstrator lands at a Manhattan heliport](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/manhattan-river.webp)Technology**Electra demonstrator lands at a Manhattan heliport**Electra’s EL2 landed at Downtown Skyport. What the demonstrator is testing and what remains before regular passenger services.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/electra-el2-manhattan-demonstration) [![TAROM extends PW127M support: why a regional fleet needs a dedicated engine agreement](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/atr72-mandarin.webp)Aircraft**TAROM extends PW127M support: why a regional fleet needs a dedicated engine agreement**TAROM has extended PW127M support for its ATR 72 fleet. How engine repair, diagnostics and return-to-service planning fit together.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/tarom-standardaero-pw127m-support) [![British Airways adds Avios-Only flights to Mallorca and Crete](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/boeing-787.webp)Airlines**British Airways adds Avios-Only flights to Mallorca and Crete**Avios-Only flights from Heathrow to Mallorca and Crete, 14–21 August 2027: reward booking, the cash contribution and seat availability.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/british-airways-avios-majorca-crete-2027) [![Bombardier marks 40 years of Smart Services programmes](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/global-5000.webp)Business aviation**Bombardier marks 40 years of Smart Services programmes**Forty years of Smart Services: how flying-hour-based coverage works and why it is different from aircraft availability.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/bombardier-smart-services-forty-years) [![Aeroméxico plans daily flights on three new US routes from Mexico City](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/aeromexico-737.webp)Airlines**Aeroméxico plans daily flights on three new US routes from Mexico City**Aeroméxico has announced daily flights from Mexico City to Orange County, Fort Lauderdale and Portland. Launch dates and announced program for the Boeing 737 MAX 8.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/aeromexico-three-us-routes-january-2027) [![Etihad launches non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Calgary](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/editorial/2026-10-26/etihad-787.webp)Airlines**Etihad launches non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Calgary**Etihad has confirmed the launch of a non-stop route from Abu Dhabi to Calgary. Four weekly flights on the Boeing 787 and new connecting options via the UAE.](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/news/etihad-abu-dhabi-calgary-service) More than news [**Video**engine sounds and life at the airfield](https://onlyplanes.ru/video.webm) Article archive ## Civil aviation news News from Russian and international airlines, airports and passenger aircraft manufacturers. Follow developments at Airbus and Boeing, the MC-21 and Superjet programmes, new routes, fleets and technology. Read new articles here on the website. 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